McHenry Museum

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1402 I St
Modesto, CA 95354

The McHenry Museum, located in Downtown Modesto, serves as a free admission community museum dedicated to bringing the rich history of Modesto and Stanislaus County to life. Operated by the McHenry Museum Historical Society, the museum features immersive exhibits showcasing over 200 years of unique local heritage and serves thousands of annual visitors.

In addition to its engaging displays, the museum provides educational opportunities through guided tours and community history talks, as well as a bookstore and gift shop called Stanislaus Selections. The McHenry Museum is a hub for historical engagement, making local history accessible and inviting to all members of the community.

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Katie M.
8/1/2024

I had always wanted to stop in at the McHenry Museum, but I never took the opportunity to go, until recently. The museum hosted an event right before Graffiti Night to kind of kick it off. It was...

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Bad L.
8/8/2025

What a gem of a museum. We visited on a Sunday and after a very pleasant convo with the docent that greeted us we explored the spot. It's a great museum with a lot of great exhibits. Thanks to the...

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Jenae-Desiree M.
4/6/2023

Fun little walk around, the downstairs diner area is a cute photo opt as well. Lots of small antiques so there's plenty to look at, there's also a few informational stops where they have a video...

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Kristian D.
8/4/2018

McHenry Museum is likely the official Modesto museum with an eclectic collection of historical and artistic exhibits in a classic building. They are located in downtown Modesto with a small...

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Peggysue R.
9/11/2017

We had a great visit to the museum yesterday! We took our 4 year old and 1 year old. While our 1 year old just went along for the ride, our 4 year old really enjoyed it! I had anticipated her...

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